The nine-year-old award ceremony has continuously provoked debate over what exactly constitutes music of black origin, with winners coming from all races.
Despite the controversy, the Mobos have grown in stature, with appearances from a host of stars who have also included homegrown talent Jamelia and Big Brovaz, and awards being given to artists such as Justin Timberlake, who was named best R'n'B artist in 2003, and reggae star Wayne Wonder.
Lorraine Heggessy, controller of BBC One, said: "The Mobos are the country's premier awards for the best in black music and BBC One is the perfect platform to reach the widest and most diverse audience with this fantastic event."
Last year's event was broadcast by Channel 4, as well as being webcast live on AOL.
Kanya King, Mobos director, said: "We are really pleased to be working with the BBC. It will allow us to reach the biggest possible audience, which we believe will guarantee the greatest possible opportunities for the artists and the music."
The awards take place at the Royal Albert Hall on September 30, but full broadcast details have yet to be confirmed.
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